Schools and young people

We think it’s important that children and young people are aware of the world around them.

That’s why for over 25 years we have been visiting schools and youth groups to educate young people about the damaging effects of the world’s oldest and most neglected disease, leprosy.

Fundraising is a fun way for children to learn about some of the issues that affect their world and gives them the opportunity to learn that a contribution, however big or small, can make a huge difference.

Our education project has been designed by teachers and experts in international aid to support school's own strategies around embedding British Values and Citizenship curriculum effectively into pupils learning. It offers the opportunity for students to learn about the importance of charities and the role they play as global citizens.

Getting involved can also empower them as individuals and teach them valuable life skills such as literacy and numeracy,organisation, creativity and healthy living.

Why fundraise for Lepra?

Our comprehensive schools' programme is delivered by a network of friendly community fundraisers, who have experience delivering presentations to a variety of age groups.

They will help students understand and feel enthusiastic about the cause they are supporting.

At Chailey School, our year 7 students have been supporting Lepra as their chosen year group charity for the past three years. The students are very enthusiastic about the fundraising for this charity, as they are shown a very powerful assembly to get them motivated.

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Leprosy is completely curable, if treated early. Yet, tragically many people diagnosed today will already have terrible disabilities due to late diagnosis. Over 3 million more people are living in the shadows, with undiagnosed leprosy, and every day the disease causes more damage to their bodies, lives and futures.
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